Is AI adoption the biggest challenge for HR?

Around 44% of workplaces now use AI every day, according to Skills England.

But introducing the technology is one thing, and building the capability to use it well is another. This is where HR should be paying attention and taking action, by providing the right skills to use them properly.

The skills we need to succeed in the AI era are not just AI skills. They also include critical thinking, digital confidence, communication, judgement, data literacy, adaptability and other essential human skills.

This situation is changing L&D too, now the conversation is how to move from:

“What training should we give everyone?” to “What skills do our people actually need, and how do we help them develop those skills continuously?”

That’s why we’re seeing more focus on skills gaps, personalised development and shorter learning that can fit into the flow of work.

Which shows that the future of L&D is becoming less about how many courses people complete, and much more about what they can actually do.

For HR and L&D teams, the opportunity is to look beyond AI adoption itself and focus on whether people have the confidence, knowledge and wider skills to work effectively alongside it.

The organisations that adapt best will not necessarily be those using the most AI tools, but those investing in the right skills at the right time.

As technology continues to evolve, one thing is becoming clear: keeping skills current needs to become an ongoing part of how we work, learn and develop.

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